Hyderabad

Water tanker bookings in Hyderabad have surged by 36 per cent due to poor rainfall. HMWSSB held an emergency meeting to handle rising demand. CM Revanth Reddy warned of higher tanker rates for homes without rainwater harvesting pits within ORR limits.

The Telangana government increased private diploma college fees but capped reimbursement at Rs 14,900, burdening BC students with up to Rs 24,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Full aid goes only to SC, ST, minorities, and high POLYCET rankers. Seat allotment for 2025 is underway

A clash broke out between Congress and BRS leaders during a Bonalu event at Alwal’s Sri Balaji Venkateswara Temple. A scuffle over seating led to injuries and police lathi-charge. Cases were filed, and CCTV footage is being reviewed

Forum for Good Governance President M Padmanabha Reddy urged the Telangana government to speed up action in ACB cases. He said delays in prosecution and low conviction rates are weakening public trust, and recommended strict timelines for case handling

ISB Online launched the 20th batch of its ‘Leadership with AI’ programme, in collaboration with Emeritus. The 20-week course helps senior professionals develop AI-integrated leadership skills to lead innovation, drive strategy, and manage AI-ready teams in today’s data-driven world

Wise opened its full-stack office in Hyderabad, growing to 70 employees across engineering and operations. With APAC leaders present, the company confirmed plans to hire hundreds more, supporting both Indian and global product development in cross-border money movement

Aurobindo Pharma will manufacture and supply these injectable HIV treatment across 133 countries, including several low and middle-income markets

The Telangana ACB conducted raids at multiple locations, including the residence of retired Irrigation Department Engineer-in-Chief Muralidhar Rao, in a disproportionate assets case. Rao is accused of amassing assets worth crores during his service in various posts

A 60-year-old man from Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, was cheated of over Rs 57 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as investment advisors. The scam was carried out via a fake online trading platform discovered through an Instagram advertisement. A complaint was filed.

Former Jal Shakti adviser Sriram Vedire criticized Andhra Pradesh’s proposed Godavari-Banakacherla Link project, calling it legally and scientifically baseless. He argued that planning irrigation projects on “flood waters” violates water-sharing norms and threatens the rights of upstream states like Telangana

BRS MLA Jagadish Reddy slammed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for misleading the public on Kaleshwaram, ration cards, and poll promises. He challenged the government to a debate, accused it of drying up Godavari, and criticized Congress for past governance failures

Sai Shruthi, a first-year intermediate student at KGBV Ketidoddi in Jogulamba Gadwal district, suffered injuries after falling from the first floor on Tuesday. School officials suspect weakness due to emotional distress. She is currently stable and under medical care.

Despite promises of quality meals and student-involved mess committees, food-related illnesses continue in Telangana’s government residential schools. Recent incidents in Nalgonda and Vikarabad highlight poor enforcement, prompting criticism from parents and student unions over the government’s inaction.

Secunderabad Cantonment Board decided to remove rooftop hoardings, set up open gyms in 10 parks, demolish 77 old properties for a highway corridor, and offer cashless treatment to its employees.

The Mercedes Benz used by Congress leader Marelli Anil during his murder has become a crucial clue in the case. Police suspect links to a Hyderabad businessman and are probing a real estate angle. A number found on Anil's palm is also under investigation.

A BTech student in Dundigal died by suicide after reportedly losing ₹50,000 on online betting apps. He had borrowed money from friends and was frequently engaged in mobile gaming activities.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will attend a water-sharing meet in Delhi, opposing Andhra's Banakacherla project while pushing for Krishna-Godavari project approvals and national status for key schemes.

Private hospitals in Mahabubnagar suspended OP and emergency services on Tuesday, protesting the assault on a doctor by relatives of a deceased patient. Tensions escalated after the hospital sought additional payment and the patient, undergoing treatment, died post-surgery.

Chandu Nayak was walking in the Shalivahana Nagar Park reportedly along with his wife and daughter around 7.30 am, when four persons fired five rounds at him with a country-made pistol, say police

Congress SC Cell leader Marelli Anil was shot dead by unknown assailants while driving in Medak. Police suspect a real estate angle and trained shooters. His habit of driving with the window open may have made him vulnerable to attack.

A Class 10 student, Tanusha Mahalakshmi, died by suicide at a Kasturba school in Suryapet district. With over 90 reported student deaths in Gurukul schools in 19 months, concerns over hostel safety and mental health are growing.

Congress SC Cell leader Marrelli Anil (28) was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kulcharam mandal, Medak. Bullets were found near his body, but cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Police have launched an investigation.

The victim, identified as Chandu Rathod (40), a local resident, had come to the park for a morning walk when the incident occurred.

Accused Mohd Yousuf was reportedly enraged on being harassed by Mohd Abdul Aziz; on the pretext of giving gold, he stabbed Aziz to death at a secluded place